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May 15 M.I.A. (Peacock)
Are we ready for a violent thriller take on a classic coming-of-age story? And what is our beach vacation advice? Tune in to find out!
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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12 min
May 07 Widow’s Bay, Kevin, This Is a Gardening Show, American Gladiators
Can scary shows still feel cozy? Can gross out shows work for feel good stories? Do sob stories work on competition shows still? How many poop joes can you fit in a 15-minute episode about where apples come from? And what is BJ’s favorite vegetable? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:49 - Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)
06:32 - Kevin (Prime Video)
11:03 - This Is a Gardening Show (Netflix)
17:07 - American Gladiators (Prime Video)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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26 min
May 01 Sunny Nights (Hulu)
Are we ready for siblings to make mistakes? Do we believe in their spray tan business venture? And is there too much violence? Tune in to find out!
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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16 min
April 24 Big Mistakes, The Testaments, Margo's Got Money Troubles, The Miniature Wife
What happens when you have miniaturization technology? Are we ready for more stories in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale? Can these siblings ever make the right decision? Will Margot figure out her money troubles? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:45 - The Miniature Wife (Peacock)
07:20 - The Testaments (Hulu)
13:52 - Big Mistakes (Netflix)
19:57 - Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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29 min
April 16 Rooster (HBO)
Can cozy still be funny? Do looser story threads work? And what would Mitu teach at university if BJ forced her? Tune in to find out!
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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12 min
April 14 Love Overboard, Bait, If it's Tuesday, it's Murder, Born to Bowl
Is forced labor the missing new component in reality TV? How quickly do we need to get to the action in a show hinging on a big reveal? And how do you toe the line between documentary and mockumentary? PLUS who is BJ’s favorite Bond? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:52 - Love Overboard (Hulu)
08:22 - Bait (Prime Video)
13:52 - If it’s Tuesday, it’s Murder (Hulu)
19:41 - Born to Bowl (HBO)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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30 min
April 03 Iyanu (Cartoon Network)
What type of magical powers would we want? Is Iyanu the chosen one? Does this remind us of Avatar the Last Airbender? Tune in to find out!
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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14 min
March 27 Age of Attraction, Scarpetta, Vladimir, Imperfect Women
Can people truly be age blind? Do flashbacks and quirky family members aid in crime solving? How fast can someone become obsessed with their coworker? What happens when friends have too many secrets? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:45 - Age of Attraction (Netflix)
06:58 - Scarpetta (Prime Video)
14:01 - Vladimir (Netflix)
19:19 - Imperfect Women (Apple TV)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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26 min
March 20 Wild Cards (CW)
Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? Tune in to find out!
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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12 min
March 13 Young Sherlock, Marshals, DTF St. Louis, RJ Decker
Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
06:27 - Marshals (CBS)
11:49 - DTF St. Louis (HBO)
17:28 - RJ Decker (ABC)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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25 min

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The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format.…